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January 26, 2026
9 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Kristin Hilberg, Robert Stemple, Wesley Fowlks, Priya Sundaram, Samuel Anderson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Samuel Anderson took part remotely.
- Wesley Fowlks left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
4. Appointments
Change the Board of Assessors appointments from six months, 1.5 year, and 2.5 years, to 18 months, 2.5 years, and 3.5 years
Chair Hilberg moved to change the Board of Assessors appointments from six months, 1.5 year, and 2.5 years, to 18 months, 2.5 years, and 3.5 years. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - nay; Fowlks - nay; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 3-2-0.
Yes: Hilberg, Stemple, SundaramNo: Anderson, Fowlks
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to change the Board of Assessors appointments from six months, 1.5 year, and 2.5 years, to 18 months, 2.5 years, and 3.5 years. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - nay; Fowlks - nay; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 3-2-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Appoint Jennifer Jones to the Board of Assessors for a term ending June 30, 2027
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Jennifer Jones to the Board of Assessors for a term ending June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Fowlks - aye; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Jennifer Jones to the Board of Assessors for a term ending June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Fowlks - aye; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Appoint Jennifer Barrett to the Board of Assessors for a term ending June 30, 2028
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Jennifer Barrett to the Board of Assessors for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Fowlks - aye; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Jennifer Barrett to the Board of Assessors for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Fowlks - aye; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Appoint Jim Howie to the Board of Assessors for a term ending June 30, 2029
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Jim Howie to the Board of Assessors for a term ending June 30, 2029. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Fowlks - aye; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 5-0-0. 5.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Jim Howie to the Board of Assessors for a term ending June 30, 2029. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Fowlks - aye; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 5-0-0. 5..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
b. Action: Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Chair Hilberg moved to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 4-0-0.
Yes: Anderson, Hilberg, Stemple, SundaramWesley Fowlks had left the meeting, so is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
c. Discussion and Action: Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles and Recommendations
Approve Article 3 as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 3 as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 4-0-0.
Yes: Anderson, Hilberg, Stemple, SundaramWesley Fowlks had left the meeting, so is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 3 as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
f. Action: Open Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Chair Hilberg moved to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 4-0-0. 6.
Yes: Anderson, Hilberg, Stemple, SundaramWesley Fowlks had left the meeting, so is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 4-0-0. 6..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
7. Approval of Meeting Minutes: January 12, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes of January 12, 2025, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 12, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 4-0-0. 8.
Yes: Anderson, Hilberg, Stemple, SundaramWesley Fowlks had left the meeting, so is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 12, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 4-0-0. 8..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
8. Adjourn
Adjourn
Member Stemple moved to adjourn at 9:30pm. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 4-0-0.
Yes: Anderson, Hilberg, Stemple, SundaramWesley Fowlks had left the meeting, so is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to adjourn at 9:30pm. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Sundaram)
From the Boxborough Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Boxborough Select Board page (named group photo, LCTV) — Sam Anderson, Priya Sundaram, Wes Fowlks, Bob Stemple and Kristin Hilberg. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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